Lord of the Mysteries

Jianhai County, Limon City.

Jasmin wrapped his scarf around his face and walked out of the door of the apartment.

She heard that the annual Limon Carnival had begun and wanted to take a look at the municipal square.

At this time last year, because of the war, Carnival was not held, which made Jasmin very disappointed. After that, she suffered the biggest trauma in her life and has been hiding at home, afraid to go out.

Perhaps it has been self-closing for too long, and has always been confined to such a narrow environment at home, Jasmin has always wanted to go on the street recently, thinking about walking around, just like in the past.

After turning her gaze, she saw herself through the large glass windows of the street shop:

The whole body is dark and not mottled. The long skirt is at the ankle position. The net of the hat covers most of the face. It is covered by a scarf layer from the lower part of the eyes to the neck. Made of gloves.

This is very different from Jasmin's cheerful and lively self.

In the previous war, a cannonball bombed Jasmin and her parents' home, and brought about a fire that burned her face and left her body traumatized.

If she wasn't lucky enough, Jasmin would have died of that serious injury, but even then, she felt like her life had been terminated at that moment.

Now, her nose has been burned, leaving only two dark holes. There are many traces of flames on her face, neck, and hands. If she walks in the night, she can play a demon.

One thing Jasmin remembers very well is that on the first night when she moved to this apartment, she cleaned her body in the public bathroom before going to bed. As soon as she walked out of the door, she saw a teenager coming over, and the teenager saw her. .

Under the crimson moonlight, the teenager showed a terrified expression, and seemed to jump up at any time, turned around, and ran away.

In the end, he controlled himself, but took a few steps to the side, afraid to look at Jasmin's face again.

This pierced Jasmin's fragile heart. Since that day, she no longer goes out, and even if she wants to clean her body, she will wait until late at night.

In this regard, she was very grateful to her parents, because they said nothing, worked hard to maintain their lives, relied on the original savings and the job they found later, barely supported the family, and did not need Jasmin to go out to get a salary.

After walking a long distance, Jasmin saw the main venue of the carnival-Limon Municipal Square.

The throbbing of the people there, the release of various emotions there, and the warm atmosphere there made Jasmin subconsciously stop.

She didn't dare to approach, she was afraid of being noticed as a weird dress, and she was afraid to let her scarf fall off by accident.

After a few seconds of hesitation, she stopped completely, found a clean place on the street, sat down, and looked intently at the Municipal Square.

I don't know how long it took before Jasmin noticed that there were more people around.

It was a young man in a black robe and top hat, like a magician from a circus.

The municipal square is over there ... Jasmin wanted to remind him, but after a few lip movements, his lips didn't open.

She didn't dare and didn't want to talk to others.

However, the young man came forward voluntarily, took off his bowler hat, and bent slightly:

"Miss, do you know what this machine does?"

machine? Jasmin looked up subconsciously, followed the young man's gaze blankly, and looked aside.

Under the gas street lamp, a small wardrobe-like machine stood there somehow.

Its surface is brass-colored, and is inlaid with several pieces of glass with little transparency. Gears, bearings, rivets, metal pipes and other parts are directly exposed to the outside and appear very rough.

Jasmin retracted his eyes and shook his head, stating that he didn't know what the machine did.

At the same time, it also expressed her intention to refuse communication.

"It's called 'Full Automatic Wishing Machine'." The young man introduced with a smile, "This is my invention, which can realize the operator's wish automatically. By the way, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Merlin Hermo. , A wandering magician. "

"Fully automatic wishing machine" ... Jasmin found that he could understand every word, but couldn't put them together.

"You can try it, as the first user, it's free," said Klein, incarnation of Merlin Hermes.

Jasmin shook his head and refused to communicate.

Klein was not discouraged, glanced at each other and said:

"For example, you can make a wish to change yourself back.

This sentence, like a sharp arrow, shot into Jasmin's heart, shocked she stood up, hurried back, and tried to leave.

She suspected that the other party had seen her now.

"If you don't try it out, how do you know that your wish will not come true? And you don't need to pay anything." Klein said at her back, speaking slowly and slowly.

Jasmin's pace slowly slowed down and eventually stopped.

If she can change back to what she was, even if she needs to pay a lot of money, she will be willing to chase.

But she knew that the desire in her heart was beyond the reach of money.

Nothing to pay for ... Try it for free ... In case it happens ... Jasmin's thoughts rise and fall, as if slowly turned around by the devil.

"Really?" She asked awkwardly.

Klein pointed to the machine:

"I can exit ten meters away, and all you need to do is turn the wrench on that machine.

"You don't need to remove your hat and scarf."

This last sentence moved Jasmin, and she nodded quickly:

"it is good."

It wasn't until Merlin Hermes pulled back a distance that Jasmin approached the machine and carefully grasped the wrench on the lintel.

In fact, she was worried that she would encounter pranks after being turned, such as being poured into the water-this is what happens every year at the carnival. She and her friends have teased others like this before, but compared to being able to fulfill their wishes She thought it was affordable.

Even if it turns out that there is no such good thing as fulfilling her wishes, this can be regarded as her experience of participating in the carnival.

"Remember to make your wish before turning." Klein not far away reminded.

Jasmine settled, and spoke his wishes almost silently:

"I want to change back to the way I was before the burn."

After that, she turned the wrench nervously and expectantly.

The next second, the "doorknob" of the "full automatic wishing machine" opened, and a normal log-colored cane was stretched out, touching Jasmin's forehead.

When Jasmin didn't notice, she added a gold ring with ruby ​​in her hand.

When the log-colored cane retracted into the "automatic wishing machine", the ruby-encrusted gold ring disappeared.

In the sound of the gears turning, Jasmin saw the "door knock" of the machine slowly close.

Is this over? She thought a little at a loss.

She didn't experience the feeling of fulfilling her wishes, she didn't experience any pranks, everything seemed so weird.

"Congratulations, the wish has come true." Klein walked back, applauding gently, like a witness.

The wish was fulfilled ... how is this possible ... Jasmin just flashed the thought, and suddenly felt that there was something more under the scarf.

In the place where there are only two black holes left, things have risen again!

Jasmin hesitantly and slowly raised his palm, touched his face, and clearly felt the presence of his nose.

And her experience while breathing proved it.

She turned sharply, turned her back on Merlin Hermes, and walked to a shop by the street, staring at the glass window in the light of a gas street lamp.

Immediately after, she took off the scarf covering her face layer by layer.

One eye is not large, the nose is not very straight, the lips are not plump, and the girl's face with a little freckles is reflected on the window.

Jasmin raised his hand subconsciously, covering his mouth, and there was light and mist in his eyes.

After a few seconds, she raised her arm, wiped her face with her sleeve, and turned to look at Merlin Hermes:

"Are you God?"

"I'm just a magician who likes to do miracles." Klein smiled and pointed to the machine next to him. "You should be most grateful for it,‘ full automatic wishing machine ’.”

"Fully automatic ..." Jasmin was so emotional that he repeated it subconsciously.

Klein nodded:

"Yes, a 'full-automatic wishing machine' that can run on its own without the help of others.

"You can think of it as a gas meter. As long as you put in a coin, you can achieve your wish like getting gas.

"The specific steps are simple. Put 1 penny, make your wish, and turn the wrench.

"Remember, only three wishes can be fulfilled."

While explaining, Klein taunted himself in his heart:

If one day I die unfortunately and become a seal, I hope it is something like a "full automatic wishing machine".

-After leaving the town of Conston, the capital of the County of the Sea, Klein changed the way he realized the wishes of others, so that he was not bored:

People always learn to find fun in boring work.

This is really amazing ... Jasmin could hardly find words to describe his feelings inside.

As a result, her turbulent emotions precipitated.

"It, I mean, this 'full automatic wishing machine', will it always be here?" Jasmin asked hesitantly.

Klein smiled:

"will not.

"It may be here for three days, or it may not be that long, or it may disappear when the sun rises.

"But it will never be gone. Maybe one day you will see it again on the corner of the street."

Jasmin's mind was chaotic and it was difficult to sort out his thoughts, and he could only bow carefully to the machine:

"Thank you, sir," Full Automatic Wishing Machine. "

Then she gave Kline another gift:

"Thank you, Mr. Hermes."

The words did not fall, Jasmin remembered what Merlin Hermes had just said, and looked forward to it with surprise and embarrassment and asked:

"Three wishes can be fulfilled?"

"Yes, but after that it is no longer free and requires coins." Klein replied without mind.